The Savon Tooth-o-Pedia:  Glossary of Dental Definitions

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Calculus

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Calculus is calcified plaque

Caries

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Caries is the dental term for tooth decay

Carious

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Carious is relating to having tooth decay

Cavity

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Cavity is a hollowed out area

Cement

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Cement is a mixture that holds things together

Cephalometric Radiograph

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A cephalometric radiograph is an x-ray of the head

Complete series of x-rays

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Complete series of x-rays in dentistry means usually 18-20 individual x-rays

Composite filling

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A composite filling is a tooth colored filling